CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0301

First published: Thu Jul 05 2012(Updated: )

Session fixation vulnerability in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Message Filter<=6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0301?

    CVE-2012-0301 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for session hijacking.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0301?

    The recommended fix for CVE-2012-0301 is to apply the latest patches from Symantec for the Message Filter software.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0301?

    CVE-2012-0301 is a session fixation vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack web sessions.

  • Which versions of Symantec Message Filter are affected by CVE-2012-0301?

    CVE-2012-0301 affects all versions of Symantec Message Filter up to and including version 6.3.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2012-0301?

    Exploitation of CVE-2012-0301 could lead to unauthorized access to user sessions, allowing attackers to impersonate legitimate users.

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